FIG FRUIT

The fig believed to be native of western Asia and to have distributed by man throughout the Mediterranean area. Remnants of figs have found in excavations of sites traced to at least 5,000 B.C.

The frequent fig bears a first crop, called the breba crop, in the spring on last season's growth. The second crop is bear in the fall on the new growth and is known as the main crop. Common Fig is broadly grown-up for its edible fruit. Fig is originated in continental climate with hot summer. Figs were also a general food source for the Romans. Figs able to be eat fresh or dried, and used in jam making.

Figs are one of the uppermost plant sources of calcium and fiber. In one study, a 40-gram portion of dried figs produced a significant increase in plasma antioxidant capacity.

Common Names: Fig (English), Higo (Spanish), Figue (French), Feige (German), Fico (Italian)